LLRX.com - Wellington, Beth

Commentary: The Iraq Troop Surge

Mon, 15 Jan 2007 01:00:00 -0700

Beth Wellington puts the recently announced troop surge surge into context by reviewing the response of members of Congress, the public, columnists and think tanks.

Commentary: The Military Commissions Act and Habeas Corpus

Sun, 17 Dec 2006 01:00:00 -0700

Beth Wellington's commentary examines the contentious issues related to the administration's use of military commissions and the subsequent introduction of new legislation to "correct problems in the act" and "to restore fundamental protections."

Extras - Commentary: Mountaintop Removal Sites - "Strip Mining on Steroids"

Wed, 22 Nov 2006 19:54:00 -0700

Beth Wellington's commentary delves into the complex history of this controversial mining operation, with background that highlights corporate and public interest positions, as well as relevant legislative history.

Commentary: Biodefense and the Freedom of Information Act

Wed, 22 Nov 2006 19:15:04 -0700

Beth Wellington's commentary takes an in-depth look at the divergent positions and issues associated with FOIA and biodefense related appropriations and legislation, from the perspective of legislators, public interest groups and journalists.

Extras - Commentary: Previously Unreleased FCC Reports on TV Localism Raise Questions About Media Diversity

Fri, 17 Nov 2006 13:08:40 -0700

Beth Wellington is a Roanoke, Virginia based poet and journalist. She is a contributing editor to the New River Free Press, a book reviewer for the Roanoke Times and a member of the Southern Appalachian Writers Cooperative (SAWC) and the Appalachian Studies Association. From 1980 to 1997, she was the founding Executive Director of New River Community Sentencing, Inc. in Christiansburg, Virginia and its predecessor, New River Community Action's Community Sentencing Program. She contributes to both SourceWatch.org and Wikipedia.org. Beth's blog on culture and politics is The Writing Corner.

Commentary: Previously Unreleased FCC Reports on TV Localism Raise Questions About Media Diversity

By Beth Wellington

Extras - Commentary on the Legislative Process

Fri, 03 Nov 2006 17:57:43 -0700

Extras - Commentary: Voters Rights Act

Fri, 03 Nov 2006 17:15:05 -0700

Commentary: Voters Rights Act

By Beth Wellington

Who Really Benefits From The Elimination of the Death Tax

Tue, 31 Oct 2006 14:34:15 -0700

Beth Wellington is a Roanoke, Virginia based poet and journalist. She is a contributing editor to the New River Free Press, a book reviewer for the Roanoke Times and a member of the Southern Appalachian Writers Cooperative (SAWC) and the Appalachian Studies Association. From 1980 to 1997, she was the founding Executive Director of New River Community Sentencing, Inc. in Christiansburg, Virginia and its predecessor, New River Community Action's Community Sentencing Program. She contributes to both SourceWatch.org and Wikipedia.org. Beth's blog on culture and politics is The Writing Corner.

Commentary: Who Really Benefits From the Death Tax

By Beth Wellington

Commentary: Is Nuclear Energy Clean and Safe?

Tue, 06 Jun 2006 16:52:40 -0700

Beth Wellington examines issues related to the management, safety and economic costs of nuclear energy in light of shifting support for and opposition to its use.

Short Takes: Book Review - Absolute Convictions: My Father, a City, and the Conflict That Divided America

Tue, 06 Jun 2006 16:35:21 -0700

Beth Wellington reviews and recommends a recently published book that provides perspective on both sides of the contentious social, political and ethical debate surrounding abortion in America.

A Commentary on the National Forest Land Conveyance for Rural Communities Act

Tue, 06 Jun 2006 16:19:37 -0700

The administration's unprecedented plan to have the Forest Service sell large tracts of National Forest is the topic of Beth Wellington's commentary this month.

Campaign Finance and the Internet: A Commentary on the Online Freedom of Speech Act

Wed, 15 Mar 2006 01:26:56 -0700

Beth Wellington discusses the divergent positions of key organizations and groups on the regulatory and legislative controversy over Internet free speech, campaign finance reform, and blogging. She provides links to legislation, news releases, government documents and blog postings on the issue.

Commentary on Gun Laws in the Wake of the Virginia Tech Shootings

Tue, 29 May 2007 09:42:46 -0700

Beth Wellington examines gun control initiatives as well as positions and programs related to gun politics in the aftermath of the Virginia Tech tragedy.

Commentary on Presidential Recess Appointments

Tue, 24 Apr 2007 05:43:11 -0700

Beth Wellington investigates recent Presidential appointments that have proved controversial on the Hill, and have subsequently been withdrawn.

Commentary: Labor Protections and the Role of Card-Check Agreements

Sun, 18 Mar 2007 17:39:57 -0700

Beth Wellington reviews the background and legislation associated with card check-off campaigns to establish union representation, as well as the current political and corporate positions.